15th Apr, 2026 10:30
Two Day Books, Maps, Ephemera and Works on Paper
SIR WILLIAM JARDINE: THE NATURALIST'S LIBRARY - ORNITHOLOGY - HUMMING-BIRDS, Edinburgh, W H Lizars et al, 1833. 2 volumes, bound in contemporary dark boards with gilt title to spines. Neat ownership inscription to FFEP. Gift inscription to half-title of vI and further ownership inscriptions to decorative title. Engraved portrait frontis to each and hand coloured titles, with beautifully hand-coloured plates throughout each volume [uncollated]. vII - staining to pp 36-41, loss to pp37/38 Toning and some mild to moderate spotting to each volume throughout. (2)
Sold for £70
SIR WILLIAM JARDINE: THE NATURALIST'S LIBRARY - ORNITHOLOGY - HUMMING-BIRDS, Edinburgh, W H Lizars et al, 1833. 2 volumes, bound in contemporary dark boards with gilt title to spines. Neat ownership inscription to FFEP. Gift inscription to half-title of vI and further ownership inscriptions to decorative title. Engraved portrait frontis to each and hand coloured titles, with beautifully hand-coloured plates throughout each volume [uncollated]. vII - staining to pp 36-41, loss to pp37/38 Toning and some mild to moderate spotting to each volume throughout. (2)
Auction: Two Day Books, Maps, Ephemera and Works on Paper, 15th Apr, 2026
Keys' quarterly Book Sales are recognised as one of the leading regular book auctions outside of London. Held quarterly, they typically exceed 1000 lots over two days, with entries including modern Firsts, illuatrated, Childrens, Local Interest (Books and Ephemera), and a selection of fascinating historical interest items.
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